NO PATIENT CARE ISSUES SHOULD BE COMMUNICATED THROUGH THIS FORM.
Spinal Fusion Surgery (PLIF/TLIF)
Spinal Fusion is the procedure undertaken for joining two or more vertebrae permanently through surgery. It is a treatment done to prevent the painful motion of the vertebras and requires the use of an artificial bone tissue or a bone tissue from another person or the patient himself. Metal plates, screws and cages can also be used to immobilize the vertebras.
When it is done
There are a number of situations when a spinal fusion surgery can be considered by the patients, which include:
- Chronic pain in the lower back due to degenerative disk
- Unstable spine due to tumors
- Fracture or breakage of one or more vertebrae
- Herniated disk
- Spondylolisthesis
Care
- After a spine fusion surgery, it takes 3 months for the fusion to successfully set up and accomplish its initial maturity
- During first three months, it is essential to avoid activities that may place the bone graft at risk.
- Due to which , surgeons will usually constrain activities that involve lifting, twisting or bending the lower back, or vigorous activities.